Main page » Tubes » Sovtek » Sovtek 12AX7 / ECC83 WA

Sovtek 12AX7 / ECC83 WA

The Sovtek 12AX7WA is a defacto standard in 12AX7 tubes for many years yet because of its high dependability and its low noise floor.

Safety Information

Safety Information for Vacuum Tubes

For all electrical, electromechanical and mechanical components, the specifications and operating parameters arising from the respective type standard generally apply.
Further information, where available, can be found in the respective data sheets and product descriptions included with the product.

General Information

NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN - choking hazard due to small parts
NOT SUITABLE FOR UNTRAINED PERSONS - danger to life due to high voltages
The safety and processing requirements applicable to the component must be observed
CE conformity applies only when installed professionally
Warranty becomes void in case of improper handling
The operator is responsible for proper installation
Local regulations and VDE provisions must be complied with
Never exceed the rated power
Never exceed the rated voltages and currents

Required Expertise

Use of measuring instruments (multimeter, oscilloscope) and evaluation of measurement results
Safe handling of high voltages (up to 500V and more)
Reading and understanding circuit diagrams
Selection of appropriate tools
Knowledge of electrical components and their characteristics
First-aid knowledge for electrical accidents
Knowledge of VDE regulations and safety requirements

Amplifier Tubes

Hazard due to high voltages
Hazard due to very high heat generation
Hazard due to glass breakage
Hazard due to UV radiation in case of defective tubes

Manufacturer

Herstellerinformationen | Manufacturer Information

New Sensor Corporation, 32-33 47th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA

EU-Wirtschaftsakteur | EU Economic Operator
Tube-Town GmbH, Rumbergring 37, 66969 Lemberg, Germany, info@tube-town.de

Customer reviews (1)

Essential information about customer reviews We do not verify that the published reviews come from such consumers who have actually used or purchased the rated goods or services. All reviews, i.e. positive and negative, are published. No reviews that are unobjective, offensive or unrelated to the product will be published.

Unfortunately there are no reviews yet. Be the first who rates this product.

Customers who bought this product bought also the following products:

TT 12AT7 / ECC81

Warm and balanced overall sound, paired with high resolution and brilliance, which is why the TT12AT7 achieves the best results in both instrumental and audio/high-end amplifiers.

Features:

Warm and balanced sound
Excellent sound resolution and brilliance
Ideal for instrumental and audio/high-end amplifiers

Hint;
Often, 12AU7 and 12AT7 types are used instead of 12AX7 tubes in order to either reduce the overall power of the amplifier or just take back the overdrive of the preamp. Especially the 12AU7 brings a very large tonal difference compared to a 12AX7, which is usually much greater than when switching from a 12AX7 to 5751 or 12AT7.

When using a 12AU7 in a driver stage that is normally designed for 12AX7, the overall power of the power amp is usually reduced. How big this difference is depends on the amplifier or circuit. For example, a Marshall with a 12AX7 in the phase inverter stage set to volume 5 will then reach the same volume with a 12AU7 set to volume 6 (perceived volume, not measured).

Electrical Characteristics

Heater Voltage (Uf): 6.3V or 12.6V
Heater Current (If): 300mA at 6.3V, 150mA at 12.6V
Anode Voltage (Ua): Maximum 300V
Grid Voltage (Ug1): -2V (typical)
Anode Current (Ia): 10mA (typical)
Anode Power Dissipation: Maximum 2.5W per triode
Anode Resistance (ra): 11kΩ
Amplification Factor (μ): 60
Transconductance (S): 5.5mA/V
Input Capacitance (Cin): 1.6pF
Output Capacitance (Cout): 1.6pF

Mechanical Characteristics

Socket: B9A (Noval)
Number of Pins: 9

Pin Configuration

1 Anode (Triode 1)
2 Grid (Triode 1)
3 Cathode (Triode 1)
4 Heater (f)
5 Heater (f)
6 Anode (Triode 2)
7 Grid (Triode 2)
8 Cathode (Triode 2)
9 Center Heater (f)

Application Notes

Heater Operation: The tube can be operated with either 6.3V or 12.6V, depending on the circuit design.
Grid Resistors: It is recommended to use grid resistors of at least 1MΩ to ensure stable operation.
Coupling Capacitors: Capacitors with low capacitance (typically 0.1µF) are recommended to minimize high frequency disturbances.

14,20 €